Chevron Lummus Global Announces Delayed Coking Contract in India

4/3/2019
Media: Maribeth Duggins, +1 832-513-1754 [email protected]

Richmond, CA – April 3, 2019 – Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) for the license and basic engineering design of a 2,500 KTA delayed coker at its planned Cauvery Basin Refinery at Nagapattinam in Tamilnadu, India. The unit will utilize the proprietary CLG delayed coking technology which maximizes value from the vacuum residue stream.
 
This is the second delayed coker unit licensed to CPCL by CLG and represents continued trust in the advanced delayed coking technology by CPCL. CLG’s coking technology maximizes liquid products yield from vacuum residue feedstocks and provides a high flexibility to process challenging crudes to deliver higher refining margins.
 
About Chevron Lummus Global
 
Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG), a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and McDermott, is a leading process technology licensor for refining hydroprocessing technologies and alternative source fuels, as well as a global leader in catalyst system supply. CLG offers the most complete bottom-of-the-barrel solution for upgrading heavy oil residues. Our research and development experts are continuously seeking advancements in technology and catalysts that will improve operating economics for your next project. For more information, visit www.chevronlummus.com.